Herbal Study Group at Luna Farm
“Learning is not the product of teaching. Learning is the product of the activity of learners”.
-John Holt
Pre-registration is required. To register, go to our Meet Up page.
Please bring something nutritious/wholesome to share for after we are done. This is the time we use to discuss what we’ve experimented with and answer any questions you might have. It’s also a great time to get to know one another!
Click here to see 2005′s archived Study Group notes.
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Study Group 2013
Topics will vary monthly. Some months we will focus on 1 herbs, some months we’ll take a walk and learn about many. The study group will include reading the lesson, doing ‘experiments, discussing further study and advanced work options (that each person will do on their own at home over the course of the month), and ending with group discussion on general topics while enjoying refreshments. Each month we will discuss what was taught/studied the previous month before starting a new lesson.
2nd Wednesday of each month from 7:00 – 9:00 pm
This year’s line up:
May – Herb Walk
June -
July -
August -
September -
October -
November -
December -
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Herbal Remedy Workshops at Collinsville Public Library
4th Wednesday of each month from 6:30 – 7:30 pm
April – Backyard herbs: Using the Weeds that Grow in Your Yard
May 22- Making Herbal Vinegars
June 26- Making Herbal Tinctures
July – No Class
August 28- Making Herbal Oils
September 25- Making Herbal Salves
October 23 – Making Herbal Teas and Infusions
November 27- Making Herbal Honeys
December – no class
April 24, 2013 - Using the Weeds that Grow in Your Backyard
Tonight we had a great time exploring the wild plants behind the Blum House! We harvested Burdock leaf stalks, Nettles, Chickweed, Cleavers, Daylily, Catnip and Dock and cooked up a sauté along with some Dandelion leaves, flowers and buds, Violet flowers and leaves, Onion and Garlic for a delicious treat!
We also took a look at Motherwort and Elder growing nearby and discussed how to eat Thistles.
Next month we’ll be making Herbal vinegars! Bring an 8 oz jar or two and some organic Apple Cider Vinegar (Bragg’s is my favorite choice unless I can get locally made ACV) or your favorite vinegar and we’ll make some vinegars from the local “weeds”!
Get the handout here.
May 22, 2013 - Making Herbal Vinegars
Jun 26, 2013 – Making Herbal Tinctures
July 2013 – No Class
August 28, 2013 – Making Herbal Oils
September 25- Making Herbal Salves
October 23 – Making Herbal Teas and Infusions
November 27, 2013 - Making Herbal Honeys
December 2013 – No Class
Sign up to receive monthly reminders about the study group: To register, go to our Meet Up page.
